“Novotel Nara” opens today, Wednesday, September 4, 2024
*Accor*
Press release: September 4, 2024
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“Novotel Nara” opens today, Wednesday, September 4, 2024
*“Your time, Your
A destination hotel based on the concept of “way”. A hotel that will disseminate information about Nara’s hidden charms and special products, and become a social hub that connects tourists and the region.*
Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups based in Paris, France, and Public Investment Management Co., Ltd. have partnered with PGIM Real Estate to open Novotel Nara, the second Novotel brand in Japan after Naha, Okinawa (Nara, Nara Prefecture). 7-1-45, Omiya-cho) opened today, Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Novotel Nara is located an 8-minute walk from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station and a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Nara Station, along the Saho River, known for its beautiful cherry blossom trees. Conveniently located close to Nara’s business and tourist attractions, yet well away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it is an ideal base from which to enjoy the tranquility of Japan’s ancient capital.
“Your time, Your
Based on the concept of “way”, this destination hotel provides a place where you can spend quality time with your loved ones, friends, colleagues, and yourself.It is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a “Historical Monument of Ancient Nara”. Located in Nara, where there are many national treasure buildings that everyone should visit at least once, both sightseeing and business guests can enjoy a relaxing moment while experiencing Nara’s history and culture with all five senses.
There are 264 guest rooms including suites, multiple wellness facilities, all-day dining based on the concept of “slow food,” an executive lounge, and a rooftop terrace with a bar offering views of Nara, making it comfortable for families with small children. I hope you have a good time. Please spend a unique and wonderful time at Novotel Nara.
* ■Opening ceremony held*
On the opening day, an opening ceremony was held at 10 a.m. in the hotel’s banquet hall (Earth). Novotel Nara General Manager
In his opening speech, Makoto Kaida said, “We will continue to work together with the government to play a part in moving Nara from a day-trip tourist destination to an overnight tourist destination, which is a tourism issue for Nara. We will work hard to become a hotel that will be loved by local people for many years to come.” Next, Hospitality Group Accor Japan Representative Director
Dean Daniels said, “Nara is a beautiful town, with beautiful scenery, history, and culture, and we feel that it is an attractive tourist destination not only for domestic but also inbound tourists. I would like to build this hotel, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone in Nara City, Nara Prefecture,” he said, expressing his thoughts on the opening. Governor of Nara Prefecture In his congratulatory speech, Mr. Makoto Yamashita said, “The number of inbound tourists in Nara Prefecture is increasing due to Unagobori, and the Osaka Kansai Expo will be held next year.
I believe that the demand for lodging in Nara Prefecture will continue to increase in the future. In addition, we are moving forward with the transition of Nara Prefecture from day-trip tourism to overnight tourism, and we are all working together with the determination to invite 5 million overnight visitors to Nara annually by 2030. We would like to work hand in hand with the Accor Group to achieve this goal. ”, he talked about his expectations for the future.
In addition, we pray for further development as a social hub connecting Nara and tourists, and we would like to express our gratitude to Nara Prefectural Governor Makoto Yamashita, Nara City Deputy Mayor Chiemi Suzuki, and Nara Tourism Ambassador.
Takuro Tatsuki, Managing Director of Public Investment Management Co., Ltd. Tsutomu Nagaoka, Representative Director of Real Asset Co., Ltd. Ryunari Kubonishi, PGIM Real Estate Japan Co., Ltd.
Managing Director, Head of Japan David Fassbender, Managing
Director, Representative Director Morgan Aird
Mr. Laughlin (Morgan Aird Laughlin) was also in attendance. During the event, a Yokai calligrapher who is a tourism ambassador of Nara City There was also a calligraphy performance by Mr. Aika, who said, “Above the letter “N” in Novotel Nara’s logo is a “splash” that represents innovation. I wrote the word “wind” with the idea of “to blow up something, to create a whirlwind.”
Also, instead of writing the letters this time, I wanted to create a wind myself by drawing the shadow of the word “Kaze”, so I created this work. ”, he said about his thoughts on the work. At the end of the ceremony, Novotel Nara’s brand color blue was tied with green and vermilion “braid cords” named after Aotan Yoshi, expressing the desire that Novotel Nara will continue to weave Nara’s history and modern times into the future. A ceremony was held.
Novotel Nara will do our best to create not only a stay at our hotel but also the attraction of sightseeing in Nara Prefecture, including the surrounding area. In addition, we will play the role of regional exchange, collaborating with the local community and government, and disseminating information about Nara’s hidden charms and special products.
■Greetings from Novotel Nara General Manager Makoto Kaida
■Greetings from Nara Prefecture Governor Makoto Yamashita
■Greetings from Dean Daniels, Representative Director of Hospitality Group Accor Japan
■Calligraphy performance
* ■Guestrooms based on the concept of “wellness” that combine the calmness of Nara and modern European style to heal the fatigue of your travels*
With wellness as its main concept, the hotel features guest rooms and executive suites designed with a modern yet traditional Japanese aesthetic, inspired by Nara’s culture, crafts, and peaceful nature.
The 264 guest rooms are divided into standard and executive types over the 3rd to 9th floors, and you can enjoy beautiful views of Nara city and mountains from the rooms. The contemporary and calm guest rooms are perfect for relaxing from your travels or concentrating on work, making your time in Nara even more rewarding.
Only guests staying in suite rooms on the upper floors (8th-9th floor) can use the Executive Lounge. Enjoy an exclusive time with
complimentary snacks and drinks in a calming space that is useful as a workspace or relaxing space.
standard room
bathroom
Japanese-Western room
executive lounge
* ■Complete wellness facilities where you can rest your mind and body*
The welcome area on the first floor welcomes guests with a Japanese garden, Nara crafts, and other spaces that express the unique atmosphere of Japan’s ancient capital. On the second floor, there is a fitness gym equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art equipment so you can maintain your daily fitness routine while traveling or on business. The Wellness Lounge also has a children’s space, so you can relax during your stay and enjoy precious moments with your family in a calm space. At the end of the day, relax your mind and body in the public bath and enjoy your trip to the fullest.
Large bath
wellness lounge
fitness
* ■All-day dining based on the concept of “slow food” where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in buffet style*
“Trattoria Ponte” is an all-day dining restaurant equipped with a pizza oven that serves authentic Italian cuisine.
Nara’s concept is “slow food.” While valuing the agricultural products and culture that are rooted in the hometown of Nara, we offer high-quality dishes that are kind to your body and the earth in a buffet format.
In addition to a menu with an emphasis on organic ingredients, the pizza served as a main dish is made from flour made from spelled flour grown by the Katsuragi Sanroku Council in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture. We offer a menu that makes full use of ingredients from Nara and that you will want to taste again and again, and that can only be tasted here.
In addition, you can see the Saho River from the open windows of the restaurant, and enjoy your meal while looking at the gorgeous scenery of each season, including cherry blossoms in full bloom in the spring. ■* A special space where people gather and encounter new flavors to create new vitality*
At the social lounge, which is open to not only hotel guests but also locals, you can enjoy a special tea time with family and friends.
The rooftop terrace located on the 8th floor is also available for use by non-guests. At the rooftop terrace, where you can see cherry blossoms along the Saho River in spring and Wakakusa Yamayaki in winter, you can enjoy different activities depending on the season while drinking beer or cocktails. In addition, we are fully equipped with conference rooms and banquet halls that can host meetings and various events to meet a variety of needs.
social lounge
rooftop terrace
Banquet hall “Water”
* ■About the Novotel brand*
Novotel
Hotels & Resorts offers destination hotels designed to be restful and revitalizing places where you can “pause” and enjoy the moments that truly matter.
The brand’s extensive portfolio of hotels, suites and resorts offers spacious, modular rooms with a natural, intuitive design and a nutritious menu, open 24/7 for both business and leisure. We offer a wide range of services including catering, dedicated meeting spaces, a highly attentive and proactive staff, a family zone for those traveling with young children, a multi-purpose lobby and an easily accessible fitness centre. Novotel is part of the Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups with over 570 properties in over 65 countries.
Novotel is also proud to announce ALL – Accor Live, a lifestyle loyalty program that provides access to a range of benefits, services and experiences.
It is also a participating brand in “Limitless”.
■* Novotel Nara Facility Overview*
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・Name: Novotel Nara
・Scheduled opening: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
・Hotel management: Accor
・Location: 7-1-45 Omiya-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
・Transportation: 8 minutes walk from Shin-Omiya Station / 10 minutes by bus from Nara Station / 6 minutes by car
・Number of rooms: 264 rooms
・Auxiliary facilities: lobby/welcome area, social lounge, restaurant, Wellness area, large bath, gym, 2 banquet halls and meeting rooms, Executive Lounge, Outdoor Terrace & Bar
・HP: https://www.novotelnara.com/
・Building area: 2,173.55 square meters
・Total area: 13,497.16 square meters (4,082.89 tsubo)
・Structure: 9 floors above ground with reinforced steel
* ■About Accor*
Accor is a leading global hospitality group with over 5,500 properties and 10,000 food and beverage, wellness or flexible workspace experiences in more than 110 countries. Accor has one of the most diverse hospitality ecosystems in the industry, with 45 hotels ranging from luxury to economy.
We cover the above hotel brands and lifestyles in collaboration with ENNISMORE. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community support and diversity and inclusion. 1967
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